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1 OUR COMMITMENT

2 04 Game. World. For the For the OUR PROMISE FOR THE GAME. FOR THE WORLD. The world is a place rich in natural beauty and cultural diversity, but also one where many are still deprived of their basic rights. FIFA now has an even greater responsibility to reach out and touch the world, using football as a symbol of hope and integration. Only with the unwavering dedication of every FIFA team member, every member association and every business partner can football in all its forms contribute to achieving FIFA s goals at a high level by protecting standards, encouraging competition and promoting solidarity in the world game. For the Game. For the World. 05

3 06 OUR MISSION Develop the game, touch the world, build a better future. Played by millions around the world, football is the heart and soul of FIFA and as the guardian of this most cherished game, we have a great responsibility. This responsibility does not end with organising the FIFA World Cup and the various other world cup competitions; it extends to safeguarding the Laws of the Game, to developing the game around the world and to bringing hope to those less privileged. This is what we believe is the very essence of fair play and solidarity. We see it as our mission to contribute towards building a better future for the world by using the power and popularity of football. This mission gives meaning and direction to each and every activity that FIFA is involved in football being an integrated part of our society. game, touch future Develop the the world, build a better 07

4 08 OUR APPROACH Develop the game. Improve the game of football constantly and promote it globally in the light of its unifying, educational, cultural and humanitarian values, particularly through youth and development programmes. Football development means investing in people and society at large. Football is a school of life. Touch the world. Take world-class football action and passion at all levels to every corner of the planet through our 208 member associations. The broad range of competitions shows the many faces of football, spearheaded by the FIFA World Cup. Build a better future. Football is no longer considered merely a global sport, but also a unifying force whose virtues can make an important contribution to society. We use the power of football as a tool for social and human development, by strengthening the work of dozens of initiatives around the globe to support local communities in the areas of peacebuilding, health, social integration, education and more. not only winning, but sharing too It is about about 09

5 10 11 Strongertogether, in line with our values and beliefs WHAT WE STAND FOR Our core values of authenticity, unity, performance and integrity are at the very heart of who we are. Authenticity. We believe that football must remain a simple, beautiful game played by, enjoyed by and touching the lives of all people far and wide. Unity. We believe it is FIFA s responsibility to foster unity within the football world and to use football to promote solidarity, regardless of gender, ethnic background, faith or culture. Performance. We believe that FIFA must strive to deliver football of the highest quality and as the best possible experience, be it as a player, as a spectacle, or as a major cultural and social enabler throughout the world. Integrity. We believe that, just as the game itself, FIFA must be a model of fair play, tolerance, sportsmanship and transparency.

6 12 A CHANCE AND A CHALLENGE For the Game. For the World. reflects the core element of our mission and represents both a chance and a challenge: a chance for us to contribute to making a difference to people s lives, and a challenge to balance this social element with our traditional competence of developing football, overseeing its rules and organising world-class competitions. We see it as our duty to take on the social responsibility that comes hand in hand with our position at the helm of the world s most loved sport. Join us in uniting forces to develop the game, touch the world and build a better future! Joseph S. Blatter A window to the world 13

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